US Bridges

SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Tp 2.3M E SR3007 · Structure no. 000000000024200

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3010 Alberdeen
CrossesBranch Wapwallopen Creek
LocationDorrance Tp 2.3M E SR3007
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10814, -75.96185
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2024)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3010 Alberdeen over Branch Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.